Archive - 12 May 2022

Serba Dinamik execs settle RM16m compound

Serba Dinamik execs settle RM16m compound

The hefty fine was paid before its May 11 deadline.

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Thomas Cup: Gutsy India ends Malaysia’s hope in Bangkok

Thomas Cup: Gutsy India ends Malaysia’s hope in Bangkok

UPDATED 12PM | India marches into semi-finals after defeating Malaysia 3-2.

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Shahril to PAS: Stop attacking Umno leaders if you want to unite Muslims

Shahril to PAS: Stop attacking Umno leaders if you want to unite Muslims

This comes after PAS info chief's remark on Muafakat's breakdown.

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Debate: Anwar calls for greater transparency, Najib stresses political stability

Debate: Anwar calls for greater transparency, Najib stresses political stability

Debate between two political bigwigs hears arguments over 'cake' and 'king'.

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Malaysia to ensure smooth running of 2027 SEA Games - Ismail Sabri

Malaysia to ensure smooth running of 2027 SEA Games - Ismail Sabri

This is the 7th time Malaysia will play host.

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Covid-19: Rt increasing, no drastic rise in cases - Health DG

Covid-19: Rt increasing, no drastic rise in cases - Health DG

'Hospital admission and ICU bed usage remain low.'

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Judge probe: June 23 hearing on application to refer questions of law

Judge probe: June 23 hearing on application to refer questions of law

This is regarding the MACC probe against Mohd Nazlan.

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Full circle for DAP's 'imokman'

Full circle for DAP's 'imokman'

Ong to teach policy again, albeit this time as a former policymaker.

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SOP: Partygoers must self-test for Covid-19 before going clubbing

SOP: Partygoers must self-test for Covid-19 before going clubbing

They must take it within 24 hours before entry.

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Ex-ministers: Only certain leaders entitled to outriders, don't abuse service

Ex-ministers: Only certain leaders entitled to outriders, don't abuse service

Service can be requested in emergency situations, they say.

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MOSTI Inaugurates its first MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Programme

MOSTI Inaugurates its first MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Programme

Welcomes 36 startups to the 2022 cohort

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GE15: Warisan may go solo, cites past success of Berjaya and PBS

GE15: Warisan may go solo, cites past success of Berjaya and PBS

'A political alliance will not necessarily win seats in an election.'

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I am still Malacca CM - Sulaiman

I am still Malacca CM - Sulaiman

Umno leader addresses rumours that he was being forced to resign.

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Be prepared for 'social media war' in GE15, Kit Siang warns Harapan

Be prepared for 'social media war' in GE15, Kit Siang warns Harapan

He says info war during Philippines election must act as a lesson.

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Gombak voters attempt to reinstate lawsuit against Azmin Ali

Gombak voters attempt to reinstate lawsuit against Azmin Ali

The Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Azmin last month.

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Janda Baik hit with double rainfall, shallowed rivers couldn't cope

Janda Baik hit with double rainfall, shallowed rivers couldn't cope

MB says rivers were shallowed by sludge from December floods.

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Guan Eng criticises govt over lack of 'real economic policy'

Guan Eng criticises govt over lack of 'real economic policy'

What's the plan after EPF withdrawals run out, MP asks.

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N Korea reports first Covid-19 outbreak, orders lockdown

N Korea reports first Covid-19 outbreak, orders lockdown

No official record of any North Koreans having been vaccinated.

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Some patients report Covid rebounds after taking Pfizer pills

Some patients report Covid rebounds after taking Pfizer pills

Pfizer says one in 3k patients reported a relapse.

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Asean special envoy to Myanmar should engage NUG, NUCC - Saifuddin

Asean special envoy to Myanmar should engage NUG, NUCC - Saifuddin

Saifuddin also highlights Malaysia’s full support to the special envoy.

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Asean-US relations need to be elevated to strategic partnership – analyst

Asean-US relations need to be elevated to strategic partnership – analyst

Asean and US need a workable plan of action.

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Chinese findings on Mars suggest water existed for longer on planet's surface

Chinese findings on Mars suggest water existed for longer on planet's surface

Signs detected in sampled minerals from 700 million years ago.

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Oil slips more than 1pct, dogged by recession fears

Oil slips more than 1pct, dogged by recession fears

China's prolonged Covid-19 lockdowns have also impacted the market.

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I'm not Jho Low's aunt, ex-1MDB secretary tells court

I'm not Jho Low's aunt, ex-1MDB secretary tells court

Goh said she wasn't introduced to Low, only saw from afar.

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Many Sri Lankans flee capital as political leaders meet over crisis

Many Sri Lankans flee capital as political leaders meet over crisis

Hundreds throng main bus station following curfew lift.

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Immunocompromised teens can get booster 4 months after primary vaccine

Immunocompromised teens can get booster 4 months after primary vaccine

They first need to consult a registered medical practitioner.

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Paxlovid treatment sees 173 Covid-19 patients fully recovered

Paxlovid treatment sees 173 Covid-19 patients fully recovered

Priority is given to high-risk patients, says KJ.

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'Force oil palm firms to plant grain to solve rising chicken price'

'Force oil palm firms to plant grain to solve rising chicken price'

Amanah man: We may have food insecurity until 'second coming'.

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OPR hike will not dampen loan growth, research houses say

OPR hike will not dampen loan growth, research houses say

However, short-term volatility is expected.

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Insulet to make huge investment in M’sia– Azmin

Insulet to make huge investment in M’sia– Azmin

This will likely create 500 highly-skilled jobs.

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Under orange sky, largest US wildfire menaces New Mexico towns

Under orange sky, largest US wildfire menaces New Mexico towns

'I'm totally anxious and terrified. This is my home.'

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HFMD cases in Penang up 8.4 times from last year

HFMD cases in Penang up 8.4 times from last year

The disease is contagious and common among children, says exco.

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AXN Asia expands its premium content offering with Sony Pictures Entertainment’s latest theatrical releases

AXN Asia expands its premium content offering with Sony Pictures Entertainment’s latest theatrical releases

KC Global Media announced today that the latest Sony Pictures Entertainment theatrical releases will be airing on its leading English-language general entertainment channel, AXN Asia, in key territories including Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macau, and more.

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All seven in ‘bully doctor list’ to undergo internal probe

All seven in ‘bully doctor list’ to undergo internal probe

Investigation will take a few weeks, Khairy says.

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LETTER | Malaysia needs an Ombudsman - now

LETTER | Malaysia needs an Ombudsman - now

Our procurement system is infamously inefficient and corrupt.

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70-hour workweek for junior MDs? How about 42.5, asks exco

70-hour workweek for junior MDs? How about 42.5, asks exco

This was among the 13 suggestions submitted to the Health Ministry.

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LETTER | Tough task masters a norm in essential services

LETTER | Tough task masters a norm in essential services

Let us not be hasty in calling all tough supervisors bullies.

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LETTER | It’s about being judicious

LETTER | It’s about being judicious

No one is above the law, including judges.

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Rosmah's corruption trial verdict set for July 7

Rosmah's corruption trial verdict set for July 7

UPDATED 12.13PM | Najib's wife is accused of soliciting RM187.5m in bribes, receiving RM6.5m.

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PM rolls out red carpet for American investors, eyes Tesla

PM rolls out red carpet for American investors, eyes Tesla

He is on a four-day working visit to the US.

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Ahmad Maslan: PAS should be dissolved

Ahmad Maslan: PAS should be dissolved

He says Umno already has an Islamic agenda.

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Is PAS sending signals before Umno EGM?- Shabery

Is PAS sending signals before Umno EGM?- Shabery

PAS leaders still supportive of the Muafakat Nasional pact.

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COMMENT | Similarities between Najib and Marcos

COMMENT | Similarities between Najib and Marcos

Four things that both the Marcos family and Najib are rather similar.

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Spirits remain high for those on 240km walk to save tigers

Spirits remain high for those on 240km walk to save tigers

Group with actress Sharifah Sofia trekking to Bukit Tinggi today.

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Rising temperature, haze expected from July till September

Rising temperature, haze expected from July till September

Tropical storms in the Philippines can cause dry conditions in peninsula.

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Kimanis crude output falls on technical issues - sources

Kimanis crude output falls on technical issues - sources

It is not clear how much output was lost.

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Man gets 11 years jail for sexually assaulting teen, weapons possession

Man gets 11 years jail for sexually assaulting teen, weapons possession

The court-ordered both sentences to run concurrently.

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COMMENT | Stop racial and other abuse of house officers

COMMENT | Stop racial and other abuse of house officers

Such bullying is exacerbated by an ingrained prejudice.

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Umno celebrates 76th anniversary in stronger position – Zahid

Umno celebrates 76th anniversary in stronger position – Zahid

Party president says some people had written off Umno as irrelevant.

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Covid-19 (May 11): 3,321 new cases, more people hospitalised

Covid-19 (May 11): 3,321 new cases, more people hospitalised

While hospitalisation rates go up, ICU cases decrease.

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Muhyiddin denies defaming Zahid, comments of public interest

Muhyiddin denies defaming Zahid, comments of public interest

Ex-PM says his judicial interference claim not malicious towards Zahid.

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YOURSAY | Get to the root of house officer bullying

YOURSAY | Get to the root of house officer bullying

‘It is the unmanageable influx of questionable medical schools.’

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Another OPR hike is imminent, say economists

Another OPR hike is imminent, say economists

Bank Negara raised its OPR by 25 basis points yesterday.

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COMMENT | If Najib returns, it will be because of Harapan’s incompetence

COMMENT | If Najib returns, it will be because of Harapan’s incompetence

The coalition seems to be making the same mistake again.

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Anwar, Najib to face off tonight in much-awaited live debate

Anwar, Najib to face off tonight in much-awaited live debate

This is the first time they will be engaging each other publicly.

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The Anwar-Zahid-Najib plot

The Anwar-Zahid-Najib plot

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about

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